10:40 AM,
Jan. 13, 2014

New Richmond High School senior Josie Buckingham (44) hauls in a rebound against the double team of Reading High School Jan. 6.

Written by

Mark D. Motz

The first time elicited a smattering of giggles. Then came a wider swath of chuckles.

The third time somebody drove the lane on New Richmond High School senior basketball player Josie Buckingham, a good chunk of the crowd was out-and-out laughing.

"That's actually a common reaction," Lions head coach Brad Hatfield said. "I don't think many teams from our league - from the city - can match up with her. She makes it real tough for the other team to score from the inside." ...